Wendy - After the mall today we came back to the room and Papi got ready to go. I didn't have the children take their nap just quite yet as I wanted them to be awake when Papi left. We were in the family room visiting with Ms. Betty and Juan was so tired he fell asleep in my arms. Maria was watching TV in our room which is viewable by huge picture glass windows (with curtains that were open at this time). The bell rings...it is time for Papi to go. He goes back to the room and says good bye to Maria and then brings his bag to the door. I lay J.P. on the sofa with a blanket covering him. I give my husband a big hug as tears fill my eyes (they are now still as I am writing this). I try hard not to cry (I am glad the children can not see me as it may upset them) but, I can not help it. This is the first time we will have been seperated from each other! (Other than the week he spent with Dr. Zane finger studying for florida chiro exams) It was really, really hard to say (not good bye) but, see you later.
After Papi left J.P. was still sleeping and I asked Maria to please take her nap now (she was in our room). I told her I was going to talk to Mr. Nick and Mrs. Christina (The other American family that is here right now adopting a beautiful little girl names, Mira). I came back a few minutes later and she was playing and I could see a tiny tear in her eye. I wasn't sure if it was because Papi was gone or if she didn't want to be in the room alone. I grabbed a blanket and asked her to follow me to the family room. I helped her onto the sofa and covered her up, gave her a kiss and told her I love her. The other couple had gone but, Ms. Betty was there and we were chatting as Maria watched "football" (soccer). A few minutes later we looked over at Maria and she was sound asleep. They both slept for about 3 hours (I think the atmosphere and the travel wore them out). They woke up at about 6:15 PM and we left for pizza at Archie's. Archies is only a short walk from Betty's Place. The other couple knew the way. They said that they have tried a couple of other places for pizza and Archies is the closest to home they have tasted. The children and I split a medium pepperoni, ham and salami pizza. I think this is the first time thay have had pizza and they loved it. Believe it or not Papi, Mr. Carne took off all the meat and ate just the cheese!! After pizza we came back and had a little play time in the family room. Then back to our room for a little winding down, watching TV, etc (The Canuel way is that when you go out they can't get to sleep right away they have to "wind down" first.) About 10P I shut off the TV and let them know that it was time for bed. Daddy called shortly and they got to say goodnight.
J.P. asked 2 times for him tonight and Maria although I think she understands where he is and what is going on, misses him. As do I. (I luv you honey as I know you are reading this). When Papi called to say that he had landed both children came running over to say hello and good night. They are sleeping now. I guess that is it for now. I will write more tommorrow.
Buenos Noches!! Luv To All and Miss You All Much. Wen
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Bye Bye Papi
Well today is my last day in Colombia. I fly out late afternoon.
We made it to Bogata safe. The flight was great and the children travelled well. Bettys place is awsome. The house is very nice. Our room is very big and nice. It reminds me of a mountain resport. I'm sure Wendy will post pictures once we get the cameral dilema figuered out. We gave Luci back her camara.
There are many restaurant walking distance from the house. Theres a grocery store almost right across the street. There is a dominos and McDonals. I dont like to eat fast food but that sure sounds good now. There are three parks walking distance that are very safe. Another family from New York is here. Theys have been here 10 days. They will show Wendy the "nieghboghood". They have adopted an infant. I believe he is a physician.
Staying here was a good decision. I feel much better knowing my family is here. It was a decision that Wendy and myself share mutually. We felt we would be much safer and the kids would be so much more comfortable here. Valledupar was a great experience that will last a liftime. We could not have asked for a better guide than Luci. She really cares about the adoptive familes. She stood right outside security in the airport within view of us while we waited in the terminal for an hour prior to boarding the plane! She was a godsend. We will all miss her, Manual and kids dearly. Hopeful we will all cross paths again someday.
Well I guess it's time to pass the torch to Wendy. Hasta Luega.
We made it to Bogata safe. The flight was great and the children travelled well. Bettys place is awsome. The house is very nice. Our room is very big and nice. It reminds me of a mountain resport. I'm sure Wendy will post pictures once we get the cameral dilema figuered out. We gave Luci back her camara.
There are many restaurant walking distance from the house. Theres a grocery store almost right across the street. There is a dominos and McDonals. I dont like to eat fast food but that sure sounds good now. There are three parks walking distance that are very safe. Another family from New York is here. Theys have been here 10 days. They will show Wendy the "nieghboghood". They have adopted an infant. I believe he is a physician.
Staying here was a good decision. I feel much better knowing my family is here. It was a decision that Wendy and myself share mutually. We felt we would be much safer and the kids would be so much more comfortable here. Valledupar was a great experience that will last a liftime. We could not have asked for a better guide than Luci. She really cares about the adoptive familes. She stood right outside security in the airport within view of us while we waited in the terminal for an hour prior to boarding the plane! She was a godsend. We will all miss her, Manual and kids dearly. Hopeful we will all cross paths again someday.
Well I guess it's time to pass the torch to Wendy. Hasta Luega.
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